LEGAL CLINIC | My college says I need to use the toilet of my birth gender
This week a trans reader asks about her right to use the toilet of her choice rather than the one that corresponds with the gender on her birth certificate. Louise […]
LEGAL CLINIC: Employment Law And Transgender Rights
In recent months, the transgender community has faced a large degree of media attention, which not only has encouraged discussion around transsexual individuals, but has also shone light on the […]
ANSWERS: Does the law protect gender queer individuals, or those who adopt a different gender temporarily (e.g. transvestites) at work?
What about gender queer individuals, or those who adopt a different gender temporarily (e.g. transvestites)?
ANSWERS: I have heard my employer can dismiss me for being transgender – is this true?
I have heard my employer can dismiss me for being transgender – is this true?
ANSWERS: Do I have to disclose that I am transgender at work?
Do I have to disclose that I am transgender? There may be some circumstances where you may be obliged to disclose your gender history, such as for background criminal checks […]
ANSWERS: I have decided to live life as my target gender, how do I “come out” to my colleagues?
I have decided to live life as my target gender, how do I ‘come out’ to my colleagues? Every individual’s journey is extremely personal. It is natural for people to […]
ANSWERS: A Work Colleague Is Making Me Uncomfortable Through My Transition, What Can I Do?
My colleagues have been largely supportive, but there is one who is making me really uncomfortable by joking about my physical appearance and changes. What do I do? Firstly, be […]
ANSWERS: I have various treatments planned as part of my gender reassignment? Am I entitled to time off?
I have various treatments planned as part of my gender reassignment? Am I entitled to time off? The Equality Act 2010 specifically states that an employer cannot treat you less […]